{"id":121455,"date":"2025-04-10T08:55:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T01:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/?p=121455"},"modified":"2025-04-10T08:55:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T01:55:15","slug":"harry-potter-actor-simon-fisher-becker-dies-aged-63","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/harry-potter-actor-simon-fisher-becker-dies-aged-63\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Harry Potter\u2019 actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies, aged 63"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u201cThe Curtain Falls for a Beloved Star\u201d: Fans Mourn the Heartbreaking Loss of Actor Simon Fisher-Becker&hellip;\n<p>The world of film, television, and theater is mourning the loss of a truly unforgettable soul. Simon Fisher-Becker, the cherished actor known for his iconic roles in Harry Potter and Doctor Who, has passed away at the age of 63.\n</p><p>The news was shared by the person who knew him best\u2014his husband, Tony\u2014in a moving and deeply personal message posted to Simon\u2019s social media account.\n</p><p>&ldquo;Hello everyone. This is Tony, Simon\u2019s husband. I have some very sad news. At 2:50 this afternoon, Simon passed away. I\u2019ll be keeping this account open for a while. I\u2019m not sure at this point if I\u2019ll be posting again. Thank you.&rdquo;\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-121467 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/04%5C/AA1ABev8.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"944\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AA1ABev8.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>The message rippled through the hearts of fans and fellow actors across the globe\u2014many left stunned, many in tears.\n</h3><p>His longtime manager and dear friend Kim Barry also confirmed the loss in a tribute that painted a picture of the man behind the characters we all came to love.\n</p><p>\u201cToday I lost not just a client, but a dear friend of 15 years,\u201d Barry shared. \u201cHe was more than a performer\u2014Simon was a storyteller, a gentleman, and a generous soul. I will never forget the joy in his voice when I told him he\u2019d landed the role of Dorium Maldovar in Doctor Who. That moment made his eyes light up. It meant the world to him.\u201d\n</p><p>Simon\u2019s screen presence was magnetic, whether playing the jolly Fat Friar in Harry Potter and the Philosopher\u2019s Stone, the enigmatic Dorium in Doctor Who, or appearing in British classics like One Foot in the Grave, Doctors, and The Bill. He even left his mark on the Oscar-winning Les Mis\u00e9rables, in a small role that only added to his legacy.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-121469 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/04%5C/AA1ADZOA.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"961\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AA1ADZOA.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>But it wasn\u2019t just his on-screen performances that defined him\u2014it was his humor, his kindness, and his remarkable ability to make everyone he met feel seen and special.\n</p><h3>Fans from all over the world are flooding the internet with tributes and memories:\n</h3><p><em>\u201cHe made me laugh so hard during his stage routine at a con years ago. Such warmth. Such talent. Rest easy, Simon.\u201d\n<p><em>\u201cI only met him once at a signing, but he took the time to ask about my life like he\u2019d known me forever. That\u2019s who he was.\u201d\n<p>\u201cDorium was one of my favorite parts of the Moffat era. The character, the wit, the presence\u2014Simon will never be forgotten.\u201d\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-121470 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/04%5C/simon-fisher-becker-a67f77bc-05c2-4536-a523-3d8b0a87c96-resize-750.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"364\"' height='\"419\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/simon-fisher-becker-a67f77bc-05c2-4536-a523-3d8b0a87c96-resize-750.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Though the cause of death has not yet been made public, one thing is certain\u2014Simon Fisher-Becker\u2019s legacy is eternal.\n</p><p>In a world that often feels cold and rushed, Simon brought joy, color, and heart. He was a man who played fantastical characters in fantastical worlds, yet remained deeply grounded in compassion, humor, and connection. He gave us magic, and in return, we gave him our hearts.\n</p><p><strong>Moral: The true measure of a life well-lived isn\u2019t in how many roles you play\u2014but in how many hearts you touch. Simon Fisher-Becker touched thousands. And now, as the final curtain falls, we remember him not just as an actor, but as a rare light in a darkening world.\n<p><strong>Rest in peace, Simon. You were one of a kind\u2014and you always will be.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe Curtain Falls for a Beloved Star\u201d: Fans Mourn the Heartbreaking Loss of Actor Simon Fisher-Becker&hellip; The world of film, television, and theater is mourning the loss of a truly unforgettable soul. 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